How to pronounce conservators
Say it like kun-SUR-vuh-terz. Conservators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- kun
- SUR
- vuh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conservators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conservators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-SUR-vuh-tuz.
What does conservators mean?
- plural of conservator How to pronounce conservator
Questions about saying conservators
How do you pronounce conservators?
Say kun-SUR-vuh-terz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɝvətɚz/. In British English it is /kənˈsɜːvətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conservators?
Conservators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: kun · SUR · vuh · terz.
Is conservators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈsɜːvətəz/ (kun-SUR-vuh-tuz).